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UTEP soccer has a new leader at the helm

UTEP soccer has a new leader at the helm

Michael Cuviello, Contributor February 5, 2019

Kathryn Balogun, UTEP Athletics’ newest hire, takes over the reins for longtime soccer coach Kevin Cross. Cross has been head soccer coach for the last 18 years and compiled a 211-127-27 record. Balogun comes from Texas Southern where, as head coach,...

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UTEP Football prepares for signing day

UTEP Football prepares for signing day

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 4, 2019

The UTEP football team will debut its latest recruiting class Wednesday, Feb. 6, on television, during the first-ever Miners All-Access signing day special hosted by KFOX14, channel 15 digital and 14 virtual. The hour-long special will start at 11 a.m....

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The UTEP women's basketball team losing streak continues

The UTEP women’s basketball team losing streak continues

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 2, 2019

The UTEP women’s basketball team losing streak is extended to eight games after losing a close one to the Western Kentucky Lady Toppers, 64-61, Saturday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP is now 4-18 and 1-7 in conference action, WKU improved...

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Super Bowl LIII Predictions: Prospector picks for Patriots vs Rams

The Prospector Staff, Reporters January 29, 2019

Super Bowl 53 is set as the New England Patriots will take on the Los Angeles Rams in what looks to be a highly contested matchup. This will be the third straight year the Patriots reach the big one while the Rams have not been to the Super Bowl since...

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UTEP Men’s Basketball look to capitalize off conference win

UTEP Men’s Basketball look to capitalize off conference win

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 29, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball team (7-12, 2-6) are in search of its first road win of the season as on a two-game road trip to face Marshall (12-9, 5-3) and Western Kentucky (11-10, 4-4).  UTEP earned its second win in conference in a tightly contested...

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Tom Herman: A major element in El Paso hockey’s rise and success

Tom Herman: A major element in El Paso hockey’s rise and success

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor January 29, 2019

UTEP Hockey Head Coach Tom Herman has led the Miners to a 21-2-1 record with two games remaining in the 2018-2019 season. The fourth year head coach has been at the helm of this hockey team since its inaugural season in 2015, but his passion for the sport...

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UTEP edges out Charlotte to snap its three game losing streak

UTEP edges out Charlotte to snap its three game losing streak

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 26, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball team snapped its three-game losing streak edging out the Charlotte 49ers, 53-51, Saturday night at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP improved to 7-12 on the season and earned its second win in Conference USA. Meanwhile, Charlotte...

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UTEP Women’s Basketball looks to end losing streak

UTEP Women’s Basketball looks to end losing streak

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor January 25, 2019

The UTEP Women’s basketball team (4-15,1-5) have been in a rough patch as of late and are currently on a five-game losing streak. The Lady Miners have lost their last conference matchups by an average of 27 points, and look to end the losing streak...

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UTEP loses its third straight to Old Dominion

UTEP loses its third straight to Old Dominion

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 24, 2019

https://youtu.be/WVeXcjhU9jQ UTEP’s second-half comeback was not enough as the Old Dominion Monarchs edged out the Miners, 50-48, Thursday night, at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP fell to 6-11 and 1-5 in C-USA while ODU improved to 16-5 and 6-2...

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UTEP Rec Center enhances student skills through Challenge Course

UTEP Rec Center enhances student skills through Challenge Course

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Reporter January 24, 2019

Since 2001, the UTEP Recreation Center has given students the opportunity to learn new skills and develop teamwork through the Challenge Course. Alicia Coltrane, the Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) coordinator of the Challenge Course, said the course...

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Men’s basketball looks to bounce back

Men’s basketball looks to bounce back

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 22, 2019

The UTEP Miners men’s basketball team returns home to the Don Haskins Center for a two-game homestand as they look to bounce back after losing two straight games on the road. UTEP (6-11, 1-5 C-USA) is dead last in Conference USA division standings.Their...

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